Chapter 2383: You've Been Deceived (Patreon)

Chapter 2383: You've Been Deceived


"I understand. I can give him a chance. But I need to meet him. I'm not doing charity, and if he's not suitable, I won't accept him."


Shu Quan's eyes lit up slightly. "He's definitely suitable. That young man didn't know how to read before, but after marrying Ah Zhao, he learned a lot of characters. Being an assistant in your shop would undoubtedly be beneficial for you."


Shu Yu said, "You should bring him here first."


"Alright." Shu Quan nodded repeatedly and then looked at the silver notes on the table. "What about this money?"


Shu Yu asked, "What? Do you want to take it back?"


Shu Quan immediately dismissed the thought in his mind and left without saying a word.


Once he left, Ying Xi whispered, "Miss, do you really want to hire someone from the Shu family?"


"I've realized that I misunderstood Shu Quan. He's actually more discerning and slicker than Shu Feng. I used to think that his conflict with his father meant he was somewhat ruthless. But he's good to his mother and his sister. Before they leave, he even wants to find support for his sister."


Is Shu Quan in need of money? Certainly, even if they restore their household registration and return to their hometown, the journey will be costly. These ten taels of silver are enough for the family's expenses for two years, and it will make their journey more comfortable.


But he still came back.


If Gu Xinghua wants to work as an assistant, can't he apply for the position himself? Yes, if Shu Yu really takes a liking to him, she will hire him.


But Shu Quan came to ask for this opportunity himself. He wanted to tell the Gu family before the Shu family left that Shu Yu and their relationship was decent. Even if the Shu family left, the Gu family shouldn't mistreat the fourth miss. This job was obtained through Shu Quan's efforts, and the Gu family should be grateful.


Shu Yu clicked her tongue. "He really lives up to the Shu family's reputation, always scheming. I hope Gu Xinghua is indeed as he described; otherwise, I won't have any options."


Just as she was thinking, Aunt Fang came in with a bowl of silver ear fungus soup. "Ah Yu, Auntie made something for you to taste. Come and try it."


"Thank you, Auntie."


Aunt Fang placed the bowl on the table and asked, "I saw Shu Quan from the Shu family leave just now. Did he come to see you? Is he trying to make things difficult for you?" She hadn't forgotten how they extorted ten taels of silver from Shu Yu earlier, using the excuse that the sixth miss hadn't been able to offer incense to her biological father.


Thinking about the silver, Aunt Fang noticed the silver notes on the table.


Hmm? It looks like exactly ten taels.


Shu Yu's finger rested on the silver notes, and when Aunt Fang looked over, she said as she sipped the silver ear fungus soup, "Shu Quan came to return this silver note and, in passing, pleaded for his brother-in-law."


She explained Shu Quan's intentions, but she didn't expect Aunt Fang's expression to become strange. She suddenly slapped her thigh and said, "Ah Yu, you've been deceived! I knew he wasn't a good person."


Shu Yu was taken aback. "How can you say that?"


"Shu Quan said that Gu Xinghua had a proper appearance? There's nothing proper about him; he's extremely ugly."


Shu Yu replied, "..."


This couldn't be true, right?


But Aunt Fang wouldn't lie to her, and Shu Quan's taste shouldn't be a problem. Besides, Shu Zhao probably wouldn't want to marry an older and very ugly man, right?


"No worries, I've asked Shu Quan to bring him over. If he truly deceived me, I'll kick them out when the time comes."


Aunt Fang nodded repeatedly and fetched a broom, preparing for any eventuality.


Shu Yu couldn't help but smile wryly, lowering her head to silently finish the silver ear fungus soup.


As she finished her meal, footsteps were finally heard outside the door.